By Nathan Wilson, Administrative Director of Courts “The due administration of justice is the firmest pillar of good government.” — George Washington to Edmund Randolph, Sept. 28, 1789. These words…
By J. Langford Floyd, with contributions from Bennett Wright, Brenda Ganey, Chief Justice Sarah Stewart, and Nathan Wilson Note: This article is a collaborative effort reflecting input and data from…
By Melissa Warnke When Judge John Graham first learned in 2007 that Jackson County would start a drug court, he wasn’t thrilled. “I told Chief Justice Sue Bell Cobb we…
Annual Report The Alabama State Bar’s Annual Report provides members with information and statistics related to the state bar’s mission. Reports include membership demographics, leadership lists, bar finances, and statistics…
The Alabama State Bar is pleased to announce a valuable new benefit for members, Querious, Inc. Querious is the first Legal Conversational Intelligence™ platform purpose-built for the unique demands of…
POINT CLEAR, Ala. – The Alabama State Bar (ASB) recognized outstanding service, professionalism, and commitment to access to justice during its Grand Convocation on Saturday, July 19, 2025, closing the…
POINT CLEAR, Ala. – Mobile attorney Frederick G. “Fred” Helmsing, Jr. was installed as the 150th president of the Alabama State Bar during the Grand Convocation, the closing event of…
POINT CLEAR, Ala. – July 21, 2025 – At the conclusion of the Alabama State Bar’s 2025 Annual Meeting, held July 16-19, attorney Jana Russell Garner officially assumed the office…
The Alabama State Bar is participating in a new national research initiative focused on the mental health and well-being of lawyers. This project is a collaboration between the American Bar…
The Alabama State Bar has received reports of fraudulent emails that went out earlier today impersonating Executive Director Terri Lovell. This scam also appears to be impacting bar associations throughout…
